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Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur

Metformin for rare skin cancer treatment: Research shows drug's unique ability to impact immune pathways

by Tsinghua University PressThis schematic illustrates the process of developing patient-derived skin tumor organoids from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP). The workflow includes organoid cultur
Cancer detection recovered following pandemic disruptions

Cancer detection recovered following pandemic disruptions

by Lori SolomonOverall, cancer detection in the United States recovered meaningfully in 2021 following substantial disruptions in 2020, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 14 in

Cancer detection recovered following pandemic disruptions

by Lori SolomonOverall, cancer detection in the United States recovered meaningfully in 2021 following substantial disruptions in 2020, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 14 in
Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

byOsaka UniversityOverview of the study. (A) We created unique cells with double the usual number of chromosomes to investigate the relationship between polyploidy and DNA damage. (B) After trea

Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs

byOsaka UniversityOverview of the study. (A) We created unique cells with double the usual number of chromosomes to investigate the relationship between polyploidy and DNA damage. (B) After trea
Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

byFAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical

Performance in physical tests can help manage treatment for metastatic lung cancer

byFAPESPCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical
Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests

Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can benefit younger adults

Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can benefit younger adults
Tiny tumor model recreates cancer metastasis

Tiny tumor model recreates cancer metastasis

by Rachel Harrison,New York UniversityClusters of about a hundred tumor cells labeled with red fluorescence were grown inside a transparent jelly-like structure and surrounded by immune cells ca

Tiny tumor model recreates cancer metastasis

by Rachel Harrison,New York UniversityClusters of about a hundred tumor cells labeled with red fluorescence were grown inside a transparent jelly-like structure and surrounded by immune cells ca
Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA preclinical study is revealing new insights in

Preclinical study uncovers new role for cell's waste disposal system in pancreatic cancer spread

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA preclinical study is revealing new insights in
Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells

Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer explained

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRadiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells
Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi

Scientists create digital twins of cancer patients to predict how well treatments may work

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that they can accurately recreate clinical trials of new treatments using "digital twi
New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug called WNTinib can delay the growth of tumors and improve survival in hepatoblastoma, a type of

New drug, WNTinib, delays tumor growth and improves survival in mouse models of children's liver cancer

by European Organisation for Research and Treatment of CancerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new drug called WNTinib can delay the growth of tumors and improve survival in hepatoblastoma, a type of
Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

byUniversity of EdinburghGrandparental ancestry of BRCA2 c.517-2A>G carriers in VIKING I. Credit:European Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41431-024-01704-wPeople wi

Researchers link cancer gene to Scottish island

byUniversity of EdinburghGrandparental ancestry of BRCA2 c.517-2A>G carriers in VIKING I. Credit:European Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41431-024-01704-wPeople wi
Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to